Year: 1985 Model: 300D non-turbo Euro version. My Transmission is basically shot. Something inside broke, and scored the splines machined into the case. I'm trying to find out what easily available transmission would fit. I have been told that the US Turbo might, but with a different drive shaft. I will need at least a rebuildable core, or a used transmission. My part number is 123 270 56 01 722 405 02 116469. The sad part is, I have a standard that my mechanic said might fit, (sent to me in error when I had to buy a 5 speed for my 300E Euro from Germany) but I don't have a donor car for the rest of the parts. I'm not real concerned about the gear ratios, this is a second car and does not see much use. Just as long is it won't blow up. I can get one from Germany again, but at about $850 plus shipping, I hope I can get one here a bit cheaper.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. My local mechanics are split on what would fit, and the people here have been helpful in the past. Thanks again.